ATRIAL FIBRILLATION IN PATIENT WITH DIABETES MELLITUS 2 TYPE: CO-EXISTANCE AND THERAPEUTIC APROCHES

Abstract

On the example of the clinical case of atrial fibrillation in patient with diabetes mellitus type 2, were discussed molecular mechanisms and therapeutic perspectives, anticoagulation treatment and anti-arrhythmic treatment strategies benefit. Recommendations on lifestyle modification and medicament treatment tactics are described. Atrial fibrillation and diabetes mellitus are very common comorbidities and with high expectance they will co-exist together in the future because of the both conditions prevalence especially in older patients group. Therefore, establishing of the most effective and safe treatment it is very important to the subpopulation of patients with AF and DM. New studies with larger numbers of patients from different age and rage groups with diabetes and AF are needed to investigate the mechanisms of thisrelationship and all possible therapeutic approaches in order to determine the best possible individual management of both conditions.